Derrick Chua Dentistry
Derrick Chua, DMD:
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DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Pediatric dental care

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS (SAN FRANSISCO)

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

OFFICE HOURS (SAN MATEO)

Monday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

I’ve been seeking a dentist who is exceptionally knowledgeable, skilled and trust-worthy. Knowing this, a friend referred me to Dr. Chua. I met with him this week and was impressed by his genuine care and treatment, and by the technology that he used to show a clear picture of my teeth and areas that need attention. He created a treatment plan and went the extra mile to ensure that I understood and felt comfortable with the plan. I mean, seriously. He is amazing. I called today with some concerns, since getting actual dental treatment in my adult life is new to me, and he invested time to ensure I understood any details I hoped for clarity on and felt comfortable with the plan. His level of skill and care raises the bar!!

I picked Dr. Chua since a friend recommended him to me & he’s close to where I live as well as the practice being there for many, many years. I got on Yelp to write a review right after my visit and to my SURPRISE saw the 2 negative reviews. I’m glad that I didn’t see their reviews before going to see Dr. Chua since they are completely unfounded and untrue. Also, they are old posts. Or it might be one of those ‘write a review only when you are unhappy’ while thousands of satisfied patients don’t write anything (same reason as those 1800 numbers on the back of commercial vehicles asking ‘how am I driving?’ – people usually don’t call unless there is a problem.) Anyways, MY EXPERIENCE WAS AMAZING. Aside from the cute waiting area (with a TV which I was watching the Price is Right…LOL), very nice receptionist, and TV on the patient chair; Dr. Chua’s work was PAIN-FREE, and very WELL DONE (not only were my cavities taken care of, my teeth’s surface stains were mostly removed while I didn’t get that from my previous dentists.) Dr. Chua constantly asked me how I was doing, and was EXTREMELY COURTEOUS throughout the procedure. He is VERY FRIENDLY too!!! At the end, he consulted with me and drew up a plan for me. He went on to recommend some more work to be done in future visits (replacing old mercury fillings and possibly getting ortho) but those were all recommendations; not at any time did I feel pressured to get anything done. The receptionist at the end of the visit CLEARLY explained to me what future work Dr. Chua recommended to get done and how much it would cost me and I agreed to get them done. It was a VERY PLEASANT experience and I’m definitely going to return and continue to visit Dr. Chua. Dr. Chua, just in case you are reading this, please get Reputation Defender services since the last 2 posts which are over 4 years old are very inaccurate.

Dr. Derrick Chua is the bay area’s greatest dentist. Being a patient who in the past has been squeamish about going to the dentist; Dr Chua has changed my perspective, the health of my teeth, and overall health. Figure out a way to see him if you need a dentist or are less then impressed with your current one

well folks here goes… my wife needed extreme dental help and i am sure glad it was done by  derrick. im not sure what the negative reviews are talking about because the work he did on my wifes mouth was absolutely superb. i am very familiar with dentist s and at first meeting him i knew two things.1) he cares about his patients and 2) he knows what he is talking about. he pulled 7 teeth, 7 roots and fitted her with a fantastic looking denture. I trust him. yes it was expensive, but you get what you pay for and we definitely got incredible work done by him. I will continue to go to him for all my ( our ) dental needs.

OK I will ease before that I can I can take care of my teeth and now I’m really doing it for myself because I don’t want to have my putting all of my auntie and I had to clean so much and then I took a half an hour just cleaning my teeth and that sad and it said good that you know for me it’s really good to take care of the feet it’s very good one and I don’t want to have more bullying on the old one of my all-time. I’m happy I found a good dentist here. Thanks. I’ve recommended my friends here

Our family has been going to the Chua office for many years. I can honestly say that Dr. Chua and his staff have provided not just myself, but my whole family with outstanding work ethic, care and consideration. I am sure that I can speak for others when I say that Dr. Derrick Chua and the rest of his staff are very welcoming yet professional. The Chua family has taken good care of my family. I would highly recommend their office to anyone.

Dr. Derrick Chua and Dr. Yvette Chua are awesome! I love how well they explain everything. I’ve had a general teeth cleaning, filling, and wisdom teeth extraction procedure. Everything was thoroughly explained beforehand and during the procedure. I really appreciate being well informed. Such a knowledgable and kind staff. I’ve had a great experience here and highly recommend it! 🙂

I have been going to Dr. Chua for the past two years and my contrary to previous reviews on here, my experiences have been great. His knowledge of dentistry superb. He’s given me several helpful tips I use on a daily basis on keeping my teeth healthy and clean. I have no doubt that Dr. Chua has his patients best interest in mind and would only give recommendations for any procedures he thought was essential.

Dr. Chua is a very talented dentist and a gentleman. My wife and I have been very pleased with his service. I have gone through quite a number of procedures with Dr. Chua, and my mouth is better now than it has been in decades. I would encourage you to visit him, even if you are scared of the dentist. He has a very soothing manner and will talk you through everything so there are no surprises or issues.

Dr. Derrick Chua is an exceptionally warm and friendly guy who combines an expansive knowledge of dentistry with remarkably dexterous and sensitive care. I’ve been going to Dr. Derrick for about a year now (in his San Mateo office) and am very impressed with his knowledge, his attentive listening to my concerns, his honest discussion of treatment options and his skill and rapid work with the dental instruments. Water-flossing! Dr. Derrick explained to me that those waterpik devices work better and are easier to do correctly than the old string flossing. It’s true! My teeth have never felt better.

If you are reading this then you have just found your dentist!!! There is no need to continue the search or if you aren’t really happy with your current dentist it’s time to switch to Dr. Chua. Yes I was one of those people who put off his annual trips to the dentist for far too long, and yes my teeth didn’t appreciate that approach. I FINALLY went to see Dr Chua from a recommendation from a friend, and that decision was truly life changing. From my initial visit he calmed my nerves (yes I was deathly afraid), and laid out a game plan for a healthy smile. We followed that to a “t” with no surprises either in procedures or costs. The work was extensive, and if you can believe it relatively painless. I am now to the point of only requiring regular teeth cleanings. I could not have done this without Dr. Chua. Staff is great, and you can watch Netflix while he does his work. It’s 3 blocks from bart which makes it even easier. Whether you just need an x-ray or teeth cleaning, or followed my path of “dentist avoidance”…go see Dr Chua!!!

I had a history of bad experiences at the Dentist office until recently. I can finally say I am entirely satisfied with my current choice of dentist. When I was referred to Dr. Derrick Chua, I came into the appointment expecting to leave in a whole lot of pain. To my surprise, after an hour and half of working on my teeth, I was pain free with healthy, clean teeth. I went to Dr. Derrick a month before my wedding and he made sure my teeth and smile would turn out great for my wedding pictures. Dr. Derrick fixed a chip on my front tooth which to this day, almost three years later, is still looking perfect. The office is conveniently located with ample amount of parking space, the wait time is often minimal and all staff are extremely friendly. Dr. Derrick has made my dental appointments a pleasant visit. I will no longer take years in between visits and now make regular visits for routine work. This will be my dentist for as long as I live in the area and when my kids are of age, I will bring them to Bridgepointe Family Dental Care.

Dr. Derrick Chua has been dentist for over a year since I moved to the Foster City area a year ago and have to say he is by far the most friendly, approachable, and professional dentist I’ve met. He takes his time with patients, provides feedback on any issues that may develop (I had a mouthguard made since I grind my teeth when I sleep), and his entire staff is just top notch! Being an east coaster, I also found it impressive he recieved his dental degree from Temple University…one of the top dental schools on the east coast. Overall, I highly recommend this place and say that you should give it a try.

Dr. Derrick is my go-to dentist. He consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care for his patients. He is dedicated, deeply knowledgeable, friendly and has a fantastic crew of staff supporting him. Time and again, he has accommodated my schedule – following up after root canals, providing knowledgeable advice and referrals for my TMD, and even responding on Mother’s Day weekend and seeing me for a dental emergency on an early Sunday morning! (Yep, I’ve had my fair share of dental problems). He truly cares about his patients, follows up quickly and regularly, and is dedicated to providing the best possible dental care. It is a rarity to find someone as skilled and dedicated as he is, and I consider myself very lucky to have found him as my dentist.

Dr. Chua has been my dentist for more than 8 years and I’ll never go to anyone else. Derrick is professional, gentle, honest, extremely knowledgeable, and is always up-to-date on the latest dental techniques. The best part is that you can tell he truly cares about your well-being and is dedicated to your long-term dental health.

Love Dr. Chua and his staff! I came here with a lot of dental issues ( insurance, limited funds, permanent retainer, cavities, etc) and they came up with a plan that worked for me. Dr. Chua recommended a water pick/flosser after they found 4 cavities and all I can say is wow! I can’t believe I haven’t used one before. Brushing your teeth is simply to freshen, water picks actually clean your gums and teeth. You have to see it to believe it but trust me, you will never go back to regular floss. Amazing experience all around and  am thrilled with all the work they have done so far.

I have been a patient with Dr.Chua ever since I was 6 ! Dr.Chua had helped me have a great smile and feel way better about my teeth . Let me say he does the best teeth whitening ! I always leave the office feeling great about my smile !!

I get a hug from Dr. Derrick CHua every time I see him. I used to be afraid of going to the dentist. I met Dr. Derrick CHua on the tennis court and he’s been the best caring dentist I have ever met. I call him a friend first then my dentist. If I have any medical or dental concerns, I call him first to get his advise. He is very knowlegable and offers me great advise to stay healthy. I like the fact that his office accepts affordable payment plans. This makes it really helpful. I had an abscess on my lower molars and he did his magic with root canals and now it’s gone. I feel so much better. I highly recommend this office.

My teeth are precious to me (though I should have taken better care of them through life). I’ve been seeking a dentist who is exceptionally knowledgeable, skilled and trust-worthy. Knowing this, a friend referred me to Dr. Chua. I met with him this week and was impressed by his genuine care and treatment, and by the technology that he used to show a clear picture of my teeth and areas that need attention. He created a treatment plan and went the extra mile to ensure that I understood and felt comfortable with the plan. I mean, seriously. He is amazing. I called today with some concerns, since getting actual dental treatment in my adult life is new to me, and he invested time to ensure I understood any details I hoped for clarity on and felt comfortable with the plan. His level of skill and care raises the bar!!

I had my first appointment today with Dr. Derrick for a cleaning and orthodontics talk. Dr. Derrick was amazingly friendly, approachable, and professional. As someone who has a small fear of going to the dentist, he made me feel completely at ease, even enjoying myself with good conversation. He uses the latest tools for his exams, which made the exam so much easier on me and way more comfortable. Really glad I found his practice! Highly recommend him!

If I had to recommend a dentist for everyone, I would definitely recommend DR. CHUA!!! My parents have been going to Dr. Chua for a very long time, and I actually just started going to him because of their recommendations. Of course my parents were right about Dr. Chua, for he was precise, gentle, efficient, curteous, and definitely knowledgable about what he is doing. He earned my trust the very first day. He explained the procedure, the tools he was using, and asked if I was OK every step he made. Not only do they have a very nice, smart dentist, the same treatment reflects from the rest of the staff. Also, they have the top of the line equipment– clean and ready for use for each patient. I have trust in Dr. Chua, the staff, and the whole place overall. I definitely recommend them for anyone. 5 STARS!!!

His knowledge of dentistry superb. He’s given me several helpful tips I use on a daily basis on keeping my teeth healthy and clean. I have no doubt that Dr. Chua has his patients best interest in mind and would only give recommendations for any procedures he thought was essential. I have been going to Dr. Chua for the past two years and my contrary to previous reviews on here, my experiences have been great.

I had a good experience with Dr Chua went in for a broken tooth he provided an informative consultation that help me make a decision on what procedure would benefit me in the long term . After the first cost check on me just too make sure I wasn’t in any pain and everything with me was fine and. That’s what really made him stand out for me to come see him for any work I need done.

I had my first appointment today with Dr. Derrick for a cleaning and orthodontics talk. Dr. Derrick was amazingly friendly, approachable, and professional. As someone who has a small fear of going to the dentist, he made me feel completely at ease, even enjoying myself with good conversation. He uses the latest tools for his exams, which made the exam so much easier on me and way more comfortable. Really glad I found his practice! Highly recommend him!

Went to Dr. Chua for a last minute wisdom tooth extraction. Dr. Chua was responsive and very accommodating. The procedure was done with local anesthesia and went smoothly. I relieved clear instructions on what to expect after and the recovery went smoothly. COVID precautions: masks were being worn by all except when a patient was in the chair. Hand sanitizer is provided and temperature checks are done at the door. I felt safe throughout. All in all, Dr. Chua was friendly and did a great job making me feel comfortable. I plan to go back for check ups and cleaning.

Super chill guy (was a Banana Slug after all). He’ll go into the details of everything about your teeth if you’re interested- mechanics of eating, the importance of surface area in proper tooth care etc. The SF office is pretty small (he has another in Foster City I think), but the trade off is the personal nature of it all. Genuinely good guy.

Dr. Chua is the best dentist I have ever visited! First, you want a dentist who knows how to diagnose and properly treat you. Second, a good bedside manner is important, because we all know that getting dental work done just feels really traumatic. This second reason is why you kids need to GET TO A DENTIST today and don’t skip your 6 month checkup! That is my PSA for the day. Oh wow, Dr. Chua, where to begin about his level of expertise? He fixed two of my teeth and did so quickly, thoroughly, and really excellently. He is patient, thorough, and really did such a fantastic job on my teeth. He made sure the bite was right, he made sure to show me all the technology behind the curtain (as an aside, wow, what dentists do with laptops and cameras is astounding these days! My crown was not made from some awful tasting clay mold like back in the day, no, it was created by hundreds of photos of my bite, which are transmitted to a lab for the creation of the crown, yet I digress). As for bedside manner, I always *think* I am a good patient, but really who have I consulted except myself on this? I may be the worst. At any rate, wow, Dr. Chua is so kind and gentle. He checked in with me every step of the way through the processes (I had a root canal, a filling, and a crown from him). He never lets too much time go by before he checks in about your comfort level. He is kind and warm, and that may sound trite, but believe me, just the sound of the drill alone makes me feel terrible. Two more notes. His office manager, Elsy, is so wonderful. She made sure I was taken care of, comfortable while I waited, and she was very thorough with me about the billing process and expectations. She’s one of those women who, if you got rich and won the lottery, you would go and snatch her up and ask her to work for you! Lottie is the dental assistant, and wow, she really has a way of caring for you that makes you feel like you are in very trusted hands. My eyes water a bit during dental procedures, and she is always there to gently pat away the tears. I enjoy the interactions between Dr. Chua and Lottie and Elsy. He is very kind to them, and today he was telling Lottie that he ran across a former colleague of theirs at a recent conference. I literally chose them by accident and proximity to my job, but I will be returning for dental checkups as long as I live in SF. They are fair, kind, gentle, and provide the best care imaginable.

After a long while of not going to the dentist, I was worried I might be judged or told off when I visited Bridgepoint. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Dr Derrick and the rest of the staff are absolutely lovely. My husband found the dental practice through out insurance website and was given an appointment without having to wait more than a few days; I got an appointment shortly after. They took x-rays and pictures of my teeth and explained very well and thoroughly what needed to be done. After the initial assessment I had my first cleaning. It was quick and left my teeth feeling great! I needed to have several fillings and they proposed doing my right side first and then my left on a different day, so as not to have to apply anesthesia more than necessary; as well as a wisdom tooth extraction which would be performed at a later date. When I arrived for my first fillings, I was asked to choose a movie to watch while the doctor worked on my teeth. The list is pretty extensive and I was given bluetooth headphones so I could listen to the movie instead of the drilling in my mouth. The fillings were absolutely painless and I was out in ~30 minutes. Great experience! I went back today to have the fillings my left side done. Again, I was asked to choose a movie and time flew by. After finishing my fillings, Dr Derrick asked if I would like to have the extraction done straight away instead of waiting and, after a little apprehension, I agreed. I had only ever had one extraction before, as a child, and I remember it being extremely painful – this was nothing of the sort! Dr Derrick applied some extra anesthesia and took my wisdom tooth out without any pain whatsoever. I was incredibly surprised! I was given instructions on how to change the gauze to stop the bleeding and prescribed painkillers. Overall, my experience has been fantastic every time I have visited Bridgepointe Family Dental. I am looking forward to my next cleaning!

Alot of people depend on me so i have to be healthy for them so i can provide for them. I trust dr. Derrick chua to take care of my dental health and Maintenace. I highly recommend this dental practice. Smile more dr. Chua and team will help you. He takes his time to talk and discuss with new patients concerns and personal health issues. He takes his time to answer your questions. Helps me gain back confidence on dental care because i feel so much better now. We can talk like family. We feel at home here…

Seeing I was a first time patient at his office, Dr Chua took the time to personally attend to me and did a fantastic job identifying and fixing (with ZERO pain, and I’m a baby when it comes to teeth stuff) minor cavities and a tooth legion that went undiagnosed at my previous dentist. Fantastic experience, my new SF dentist. Plus, they validate parking!

Dr. Chua and Lottie were great with their good work and compassion. I fractured two teeth really bad and chipped one in a bike accident. Dr. Chua was very helpful in keeping everyone calm and explaining everything to me and my boyfriend. Because a good friend of mine’s husband is also a dentist, he got to take a look at Dr. Chua’s work the day after it was done. He closely examined my gruesome teeth pictures after the trauma and Dr. Chua’s work and exclaimed (seriously exclaimed) that Dr. Chua did a real nice job and was impressed with his skills. He even called his dentist colleague (in their East Bay office) to come take a look at the work. Definitely grateful not only for Dr. Chua caring about my well-being and my fractured teeth, but also for his great procedural skills.

Dr Chua is quite the best dentist I ever had, he is very polite and describes everything in great detail. Dr Chua makes you feel very comfortable while being in his office, from listening to music or watching a movie your visit will go by before you know it. My family has been going to Dr Chua for about 4 years now and I will soon make my 1 year old son his first appointment with dr Chua. I plan on staying with dr Chua for many years to come!!

If you need a dentist you have to visit Dr Chua. Regardless if you need a basic x-ray & cleaning or more intensive work…he’s your guy. Trust me I am one of those who hated a trip to the dentist, and over time my teeth paid the price. Dr Chua has helped me transform my mouth, and the positive changes are immeasurable. Perfect beside manner, all the latest technologies, and 2 locations.

Everyone in the office was so friendly and accommodating! Dr. Chua explained everything in great detail and I feel like I learned a lot about my teeth and the treatments he recommended. The staff also took the time to go over my insurance coverage with me so I could make decisions about my treatments without any surprises.

Dr. Derrick Chua was fantastic. This was my first visit to him and I happened to go only 2 days before going back to school. During my visit, which was supposed to be a regular teeth cleaning, Dr. Chua gave me a deep gum cleaning to stop my gums from bleeding, and filled my cavity. I also informed him that I lost my nightguard, and he could tell I needed one ASAP to stop from grinding my teeth at night. Not only did he make me a mold of my teeth that day to make my nightguard, but he also made it durable enough to act dually as my retainer. Upon finding out that I was a basketball player, he threw in a complimentary new-age mouthguard from the same mold. On top of all his great service and kind conversation, Dr. Derrick Chua made all of these in just a couple hours after my visit so that I could try them on and make sure they fit before I left for school. He is a phenomenal dentist and made me feel at ease immediately after meeting him. He definitely takes care of his patients.

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